The World Cup is here and we have books for football fanatics.
Learn about your favourite football stars with the Football Superstars series (ages 5+), we have England stars Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford, and international players Virgil Van Dijk, Eden Hazard, Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Or learn about football legends Figo and the Brazilian Ronaldo (ages 8-12).
For aspiring footballers we have The Football Handbook
We also have 2 Football School books, which uses football to teach about maths and science (ages 7-11).
For Halloween we have a lovely display of some spooky reads for kids. I’ve also added a few recommendations for adults below.
Witchstorm by Tim Tilley
Will must find the witch’s treasure in order to save his Mother. But someone else is searching for it too, and if the treasure falls in the wrong hands Will could lose his home and his Mother.
Available to lend now
Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes
Vampires are bound by the Vampiric Laws. And unfortunately, 11-year-old Leo has just forgotten rule number one . . . The Rules for Vampires don’t tell you what to do when you make a ghostly enemy, or accidentally restart an ancient war. But Leo and her very unusual family are more than up to the job.
Available to lend now
Diary of a Wimpy Vampire by Tim Collins
Nigel became a vampire at fifteen so he hangs out with the Goths and emo kids due to his pale skin and social awkwardness, and constantly battling his embarrassingly overwhelming desire to sink his fangs into Chloe’s neck. Will Nigel ever get his girl?
Available to lend now
We also have Titchy Witch books by Rose Impey and The Wickedest Witch by Katie Dale and Harry Potter books.
And for adults:
The Birds and Other Stories by Daphne du Maurier
Most are familiar with the titular story from Alfred Hitchcock’s adaptation. The story is of a small town trying to survive as a large flock of violent birds descended on them.
Available to lend now (in the classics section)
The Children God Forgot by Graham Masterton
This is a sequel to Ghost Virus (2018). After a woman gives birth to a tentacled monster, DC Jerry Pardoe and DS Jamila Patel’s investigation takes them to the sewers where the dead come back to life, witchcraft is the only force strong enough to save you…
Available to lend now
Or you could read something by the king of horror Stephen King. We can order classic novels such as It, The Shining and Misery.
October is Black History Month so here are a few recommendations from Black authors, three fiction and three memoirs. Or why not visit the library and browse our other titles.
The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Published in 2020, this novel is set in Idi Amin’s Uganda and tells of the coming of age story of Kirabo. She is fiercely independent and is surrounded by strong female relatives. She deals with love, loss and complex family dynamics. Available to lend at Narborough & Littlethorpe Community Library
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Published in 2020, this novel spans from the 1950s to the 1990s and is set across America. After running away from their small southern town aged sixteen, the Agnes twins find very different new lives apart from each other. One, passing as white, hides her traumatic past from her family. The other, lives with her daughter back in her hometown. Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for fiction. We can order this for you for a £1 charge.
Swing Time by Zadie Smith
Published in 2016, this novel is set in North West London to West Africa. It follows two friends who dream of becoming dancer. Their friendship ends and Tracey dances in a chorus line whilst Amiee becomes a philanthropist in West Africa. Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Available to lend at Narborough & Littlethorpe Community Library
Rising To The Surface by Lenny Henry
Published in 2022, this documents Lenny Henry’s life in the 80s and 90s as he navigates his life through the comedy scene. He also writes of the death of his mother, the book is described as ‘moving and honest’. We can order this for you for a £1 charge.
A Promised Land by Barack Obama
Published 2018, this is the first volume of Barack Obama’s presidential memoirs. He goes through his childhood, his election campaign and his first term in office. He also includes personal stories of his family. We can order this for you for a £1 charge
Manifesto On Never Giving Up by Bernadine Evaristo
Published in 2022, Bernardine Evaristo is the 2019 winner of the Booker Prize for Girl, Woman, Other. This memoir documents her life growing up and surviving London whilst setting up Britain’s first theatre company for Black women, and moving on to settle into her career in writing. She also confronts racism and toxic relationships. Available to lend at Narborough & Littlethorpe Community Library
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